Legs on show in retro fashion

A flirty 1970s vibe featured in two for the early demonstrates on day a single of Australian Trend Week, which officially started off yesterday in Sydney.

The industry-only celebration that showcases spring-summer 2011-12 style collections to potential buyers, media and a handful of celebrities opened with Zimmermann's runway presentation.

On the Classic Throttle Store, Zimmermann presented soft, floaty appears inside of a muted, innocent palette mixed up when using the occasional floral print or pop of colour.

Silhouette s ended up loose and flowing and there have been lots of lace information and origami-style folded embellishments. Clothes featured large flashes of leg and cleavage and also a calm perspective. The 1970s references were obvious inside maxi dresses, bell sleeves, jumpsuits and unfussy, beach-ready hair.

Bec & Bridge's show continued the retro feel, with more florals, body conscious clinging fabrics and wrap dresses. Some models wore pastel gangster-style hats the result of a collaboration with Australian hat makers Akubra and there were also high-waisted shorts and the occasional burst of burnt orange. Like at Zimmermann, there was plenty of leg on display.

Gold lame gear such as a pussy bow blouse as well as a one-shouldered frock looked just right for gyrating about in Studio 54. A scanty mesh top, skirt and frock revealed a lot of skin.

''We have been definitely inspired by Bianca Jagger and Lauren Hutton inside late 1970s,'' designers Becky Cooper and Bridget Yorston said. ''They epitomise sensuality, success plus a nonchalant sex appeal that is key to our brand.''

Alex Perry added a good dose of Hollywood glamour with his collection, which featured floor-skimming, red carpet gowns plus ladylike cocktail frocks in vivid primary hues contrasted with floral-printed black.

Supermodel Yasmin Le Bon will walk the runway for Little Joe Woman today.